Buprenorphine Prescribing at PENN SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
509
Total Quantity
2,693
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+38.9%
PENN SURGERY prescribed 509 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,152 to the NHS. This is 38.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 509 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,693 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,152 |
| Presentations | 23 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.9% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 509 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +38.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.